DK Metcalf has cemented his record as one of the most spectacular athletes to play for the Seattle Seahawks. The 1-time Pro Bowler’s athletic attributes, paired with his tendency to make big catches, make him a very desirable prospect for the position. In his three years with the team, the athlete has shown some impressive feats of strength.
Metcalf’s dominance began three years ago at the NFL Combine. He captured the ire of the analysts with his high-level performance, becoming the most skilled receiver in the 2019 draft.
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The Run Machine by DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf knocked on the doors of the NFL in 2019 as the Seahawks picked him in the second round of the draft, being the 64th overall pick. The athlete stands 6-4, 225lb, having the desired characteristics of a wide receiver. Since then, he set a career record of 216 receptions in 3170 yards and 29 receiving touchdowns in 49 games and headed to the Pro-Bowl in the year 2020.
Moreover, he stole the show with his incredible 40-yard dash went 4.33, and hit 27 bench presses during the 2019 NFL Combine.
Three years ago…@dkm14's #NFLCombine performance was OUT OF THIS WORLD. 🤯
(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/CoXemEfX9T
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) March 2, 2022
The Metcalf supremacy is not something new. This began from his college days when he was a Mississippi standout. In his 3-year career with the Rebels, he achieved 67 receptions in 1228 receiving yards, and 14 receiving touchdowns being the no. 2 wide receiver on his college team.
The Future Prospects of the NFL’s Self-Declared Fastest Man
As per Ian Rapoport, Metcalf recently underwent surgery to remove a screw from his foot, which concerned him in the preceding season. As the WR is on the road to rehabilitation, he has some other prospects to achieve after being healthy.
#Seahawks WR DK Metcalf recently underwent foot surgery to remove a screw from a previous procedure, source said. A minor issue, but he was bothered by a foot ailment all season. Metcalf posted on IG yesterday a pic of himself in a boot pic.twitter.com/PXbD33Z7Dg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 15, 2022
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The athlete showcased his interest in taking part in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Even though the Seahawks’ WR came up short the last time in the trials, he appears to be even more determined this time and may train to sprint for the same once he’s fully recovered.
But there’s one more thing he might have to do before competing in the Olympic trials: run a sprint alongside Tyreek Hill. Since Metcalf declared himself the NFL’s Fastest Man, the Kansas City WR has been loud about it. This race may not happen anytime soon since he is unfit to race.
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DK Metcalf signed a four-year, $4,586,050 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, with a rumored possibility of a contract extension. For the time being, there may be some surgical problems, but he has the potential to make a significant contribution to his field.
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